“Women’s Empowerment: Unlocking a Brighter Future”
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of women’s empowerment and the impact it has on society as a whole. The following stories from Vietnam are a testament to that. Le Thi Ha Giang, a young and ambitious entrepreneur, is taking her business to the next level by integrating digital skills. As a trainee of the Empower Her Tech Program by the United Nations Development Program, she acquired website building and digital design skills, including the use of generative AI. These new skills will undoubtedly propel her business forward in the digital age. Mi, a survivor of human trafficking, has transformed her life with the support of the International Organization on Migration and the UK government, in collaboration with reintegration partners from the Vietnamese labor ministry. She is now the primary breadwinner for her family, thanks to the provision of female goats, which offer a sustainable source of food and additional income. This assistance has empowered Mi and faci...